Hokkaido scallop and shrimp risotto – Lavender Bistro

Hokkaido scallop and shrimp risotto - Lavender Bistro
Nanami togarashi seasoning, carnaroli rice, green sweet peas and shaved parmigiano reggiano. $25
Lavender Bistro, La Quinta CA

This risotto was really delicious and I loved its creamy texture and the slightly Asian flavors. The scallops were cooked nicely, but the shrimp were a bit overcooked.

Zardetto prosecco - Lavender Bistro
Zardetto, Proseco Dos Brut. Split $14

Mortadella sandwich – Trou Normand

Mortadella sandwich - Trou Normand
Little gems, pickled onions. $14
Trou Normand, San Francisco CA

Mmm, Trou Normand certainly knows their meats! This mortadella was absolutely divine. It had a wonderfully soft texture and the little pieces of goodness embedded within it were so good. The rest of the ingredients are on the simple side, but when they’re of such good quality they don’t need to be fancy. What a great sandwich!

Grace Cathedral
Grace Cathedral.